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The Misrepresentation Of Social Groups
The misrepresentation of social groups in texts creates negative impacts for them in present society. It is evident that the marginalization of
women through social classes is demonstrated throughout The Awakening. In Kate Chopin's poignant novel, the misrepresentation of women in
society will be effectively discussed through an in–depth analysis of the different aspects in the text that exclude women, with particular
reference to Edna Pontellier. This will be proven through the exploration of the differences between the social classes among men and
women which is particularly evident with Leonce's superiority compared to Edna's inferiority. Likewise, with the way women are represented
in relationships as seen through men having more responsibility and control in making decisions. Ultimately, Edna's choices in regards to the
exclusion of women will be foreseen as the start of the feminist phase. First of all, the differences in social classes allow readers to understand
the societal norms of the 1800s. This is evident throughout the different roles and responsibilities Edna and Leonce are "given" from society.
Edna's responsibilities support why women are excluded from going to the big city like men; as society believes it is wrong for women to be
bold. This is proven when the narrator states an intoxicated Leonce's thoughts after his late argument with Edna, for not taking care of her own
children "If it was not a mother's place to look after children, whose on earth was
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The Misrepresentation Of Social Groups

  • 1. The Misrepresentation Of Social Groups The misrepresentation of social groups in texts creates negative impacts for them in present society. It is evident that the marginalization of women through social classes is demonstrated throughout The Awakening. In Kate Chopin's poignant novel, the misrepresentation of women in society will be effectively discussed through an in–depth analysis of the different aspects in the text that exclude women, with particular reference to Edna Pontellier. This will be proven through the exploration of the differences between the social classes among men and women which is particularly evident with Leonce's superiority compared to Edna's inferiority. Likewise, with the way women are represented in relationships as seen through men having more responsibility and control in making decisions. Ultimately, Edna's choices in regards to the exclusion of women will be foreseen as the start of the feminist phase. First of all, the differences in social classes allow readers to understand the societal norms of the 1800s. This is evident throughout the different roles and responsibilities Edna and Leonce are "given" from society. Edna's responsibilities support why women are excluded from going to the big city like men; as society believes it is wrong for women to be bold. This is proven when the narrator states an intoxicated Leonce's thoughts after his late argument with Edna, for not taking care of her own children "If it was not a mother's place to look after children, whose on earth was Get more content on HelpWriting.net